Stirrup swivel attachment



Nov. 28, 195o F. c. BQRST 2,532,082

STIRRUP SWIVEL ATTACHMENT Filed Sept. 29, 1949 Figi. 2 2 Figi..

MWENTOR.

Tank C. Borst BYHMW), l. fm2/fm Patented Nov. 28, 1950 UNITED s'rArEs rareur oFFICE STIRRUP SWIVEL ATTACHMENT v Frank C. Borst, Oroville, Wash. Application September 29, 1949, Serial No. 118,699 'v stirrup to the stirrup leather has been, by using a bolt or axis being pushed through the stirrup leatherloop and tightened by means of a nut. The natural hanging position of the stirrup is to the outward direction, that is at right angles to the seat. In other words, the position the stirrup would be in, if just installed without any additional placement or positioning, would make it impossible for the rider to put a foot in each stirrup on either side of the animal in a parallel position. In order to have the stirrup hanging in proper position, it becomes necessary to twist the stirrup leather by means of soaking the leather in soap and water, and proceeding to shape into position. This constitutes much unnecessary and generally unsatisfactory labor, on the part of the novice at any rate, if not so with the experienced horseman. An unsatisfactory condition that often takes place is that the stirrup has a continued tendency to turn outward, re-

verting to its natural position. This causes the rider to be continually twisting the stirrup into place with his foot, which can, and often does cause a shifting condition of the riders inner leg, and definitely is not a desirable condition. Therefore, one object of the present invention is the provision of a device of the character described which permits a horizontal rotation of the stirrup relative to the stirrup leather, so that a rider can place and maintain the stirrups in any angular position which is most convenient for his individual needs and habits.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a device of the character described which is simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, easy to install, light in weight, and 1 small in size, but which is also sturdy, durable, and well adapted to withstand the rough usage to which devices of this type usually are subjected.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of 1 Claim. (Cl. 54-47) parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed. y

In the accompanying drawing a preferred form of the invention has been shown.

In said drawing: y

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a preferred embodiment of my invention; and

Figure 2 is a side elevation, partly in vertical section, of the same.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

In the drawing the numeral 2 denotes a stir- -rup whose upper end portions 4 are in spaced soA relation to one another. A horizontal member 5, which is shaped as an inverted U and having a horizontal web portion from which flange portions are downwardly extended is interposed between the end portions 4 of the stirrup 2, and a tubular member 8 is extended between the iiange portions of the member 6. A bolt l0 is extended through the end portions 4, the flange portions of the member 6, and the tubular member 8, so that the stirrup 2 is tiltably connected to the member 6. The numeral I2 denotes a U-shaped bar having vertical ilange portions and a horizontal web portion which is rotatably connected to the web portion of the member 6 by means of a pivot pin I4 that is extended through the web portions of the parts E and l2. The pin i4 preferably has a head i5 at one end and a threaded stem portion upon which is screwed a nut I8, although it can be secured to the parts 6 and I2 also by any other suitable means; it permits a horizontal free movement of the parts 2, 8 and i5 relative to the part l2. VA tension spring i9 or a resilient washer is interposed between the head i6 and the part l2.

A -crossbolt 2G is extended between and through the ange portions of the member l2 in spaced relation to the web lportion of the member l2, and

a sleeve member 22 preferably encompasses they shaft portion of the bolt 2@ between the flange portions of the member l2. The stirrup leather loop 24 passes around the member 22 and connects my new and improved device to the saddle in the usual manner.

Since certain changes may be made in the above article and diiferent embodiments of the' invention could be made without departing from the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawing shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

It is also to be understood that the following claim is intended to cover all of the generic and speoiiic features of the invention herein described, and all statements of the scope of the invention which as a matter of language might be said to fall therebetween.

Having thus fully described my said invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent in the United States is:

A device of the character described comprising a stirrup having a horizontal section and two upwardliI toward Qeaoh "other inclined lateral sections whose upper end :portions are in 'spaced relation to one another, a horizontal member shaped as an inverted U and having a horizontal web portion from which i'lange portions--are vertically downwardly extended and interposed between the upper end portions of sadflateralasections of the stirrup, a horizontal tubular member interposed between said flange portions, a horizontal bolt extended through the upper fend portions of said stirrup as well as through said flange portions -and through Asaid tubular meinber so as to permit an angula'rmovement Aof the -stirrup -relative Ato said :horizontal member., 'a 'vertical pivot pin having -a reduced upper portion with a head thereon and being lsecured to the web portion of said horizontal member and extended beyond the upper side of said member, a U-shaped bar having vertical ange portions and a horizontal web portion through which is extended the reduced upper portion of said pivot pin, a resilient member interposed between the head of said pivot pin and the web portion of said U-shaped bar, and a crossbolt horizontally extended through the flange portions of said U- fshap'ed "bar in spaced relation to fthe web portion of the AUislhapelzl bar and `extended through the stirrup leather loop which is interposed between the flange portions of said U-shaped bar.

FRANK C'. BORST.

REFERENCES CITED .il-heollowing :references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number .Name Date 396,179 Taylor -..MM Jan. l5, r1889 603,60; House vAug. e, ..1898 699,472 :Aughey et al. May 6, 1'902 

